City Facing Significant Financial Implications in Relation to Federal Government Asylum Claimant Process Changes – With changes to IHAP initiative, the federal government is requiring municipalities and the province to begin shouldering the financial and resource burdens associated with providing interim housing and related supports for asylum claimants at the […]
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City Of Windsor Hosts First Ever ‘Pooch Plunge’
Looking for a doggone good time as we end the summer season? The City of Windsor’s Recreation and Culture Department looks forward to offering a pawsitive experience for local families and their fur-friends. Pooch Plunge will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Riverside Centennial Outdoor Pool (6695 Wyandotte Street East), the […]
City Of Windsor Plans Local Celebration To Mark NFL Draft
Attention football fans! The City of Windsor is gearing up to join in the excitement of the National Football League (NFL) Draft set to take place in the city of Detroit from April 25 to 27, 2024. This year’s NFL Draft promises to be an historic event, spanning from Campus […]
Transit Windsor Special Events Bus Running For Lions Game
Transit Windsor wants riders to know the special events bus will be running this weekend for the Detroit Lions game at Ford Field on Sunday, January 21, 2024, and registration is open. Important Information: Seating capacity is limited, and passengers will not be accepted without a reservation. The fare is $20 per person for […]
FIREFEST 2023 Set To Turn Up Heat in Windsor
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and the City of Windsor are set to play host this September to some of the most fit firefighters found in North America during FIREFEST 2023. “The FireFit series, as part of FIREFEST, has a proud tradition of celebrating firefighters, showcasing physical excellence and stamina, […]
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to Remain Open During Detroit Grand Prix
Preparations are now underway for the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix in downtown Detroit. Event weekend is June 2 to 4, 2023, but the build-out preparations are already underway. Most of the preparatory work will take place between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., with nightly temporary rerouting in downtown Detroit. […]
Queen Elizabeth II Keepsake Banners for Sale
The banners that hung throughout Windsor to honour the life and commemorate the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have come down. The banners were designed by the City to highlight the important connection between Her Majesty and the Windsor community. They were displayed during the mourning period and […]
Summer Boat Rides to Peche Island Start This Week
After being suspended due to the pandemic, the City of Windsor has announced the return of boat tours to Peche Island. Peche Island is an 86-acre island purchased by Hiram Walker in 1883. Walker used the island as a summer home and his buildings included a stable, large home, greenhouse, […]